Parkinson's disease is that which affects the nervous system. It is also known as Paralysis agitans.
Men are more affected than women. The most vulnerable age group is above 50 years.
Pathology
Calls called substantia nigra are responsible for producing packets of a chemical called DOPAMINE - a chemical neurotransmitter, that carries signals between the cells. The cells of substantia nigra regularly send dopamine to a second structure in the brain called striatum, which, with the help of dopamine coordinates body movement. Once these cells cease to produce dopamine, the patients' movements too stop.
Luckily, Parkinson's disease can be checked with the help of the drug Leva-dopa, though it does not offer a permanent cure.
Causes
Parkinson's disease is caused by the very gradual deterioration of "junctions", popularly known as ganglia in the nervous system. These junctions are situated at the base of the brain and once affected, affect muscle control and movement in turn. The exact cause for this deterioration is not yet known fully.
Signs & Symptoms
Symptoms usually develop over a long span of time, initially these are unnoticeable.
Tremors begin in a hand or limb when the muscles are at rest.
These tremors progressively get worse and spread to both sides of the body.
As a result, walking may become stiff and unbalanced.
Posture is usually very stooped and stiff.
Even simple routine tasks become very difficult and sometimes impossible to perform.
Depression is common.
Herbal Medicines
In the early stages, Parkinson's disease is treated with physiotherapy.
Ayurvedic Remedies
Ayurveda recommends a herb known as Kapi Kachhu, botanically known as 'Mucuna pruriens', for this disorder. Incidentally, this contains dopamine in natural form, the synthetic version being prescribed in modem medicine. ½ to 1 tsf of the powder well mixed in a cup of milk is given twice a day. There are many useful drugs in Ayurveda for this disease, known as 'Kampa Vata'. The drugs generally used are Suvarna Bhupati Rasa, Brihat Vata, Chintamani Rasa. These are gold-based compounds, and are as such to be used under the care of an Ayurvedic physician. The Ayurvedic line of treatment also includes massage with some medicated oils like Maha Mashadi Tailam etc. The Ayurvedic approach usually gives good response in many patients, without any ill effects.Notes * Even though no exact cause is known, there is no evidence that Parkinson's disease is hereditary. * About 1 person out of 200 has Parkinson's disease.* Ayurvedic management offers some hope.
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At the age of 54 I started experiencing lack of muscle control when performing strenuous exercise. It was very periodic, as I got older, the episodes became more frequent, and I started experiencing voice box spasms, excessive sweating, and trouble swallowing. I also started to have episodes when I wasn't so active. My family doctor wasn't able to diagnose my problem, but I was sent to a neurologist and they diagnosed it as Parkinson's. All medications given were not working i had to look for an alternative treatment. I read in a health forum of a herbal clinic in Johannesburg who has a successful treatment to P.D, i immediately contacted the herbal clinic via their website (www.Healthherbalclinic.weebly.com) and purchased the parkinson's herbal formula. I received the parkinson's herbal treatment via courier and immediately commenced usage, i only used the herbal remedy for 7 weeks all my symptoms were unbelievably reversed, i did another series of test i was confirmed free of parkinson's. Visit (www.healthherbalclinic.weebly.com) or email (healthherbalclinic@gmail.com)
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My husband will be 81 years old next month and was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease 13 months ago. his main symptom were and rigidity or stiffness of his right-hand side.he also had some difficulty writing. The original diagnosis was confirmed three months later by a second neurologist. He was on one tablet of pramipexole (Sifrol), 0.25 mg three times a day. Four months ago his neurologist added Biperiden, 2 mg. he takes half a tablet of Biperiden three times a day. Since the original diagnosis, his stiffness has slowly increased. He lost touch with reality. Suspecting it was the medication I took him off the Siferol (with the doctor’s knowledge) and started him on PD natural herbal formula we ordered from GREEN HOUSE HERBAL CLINIC, I spoke to few people who used the treatment here in Canada and they all gave a positive response, his symptoms totally declined over a 6 weeks use of the Green House Parkinson’s disease natural herbal formula. He is now almost 81 and doing very well, the disease is totally reversed! (Visit their website www . Greenhouseherbalclinic . com) I am thankful to nature, herbs are truly gift from God. Share with friends!!
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